Question 1

Does John Brown University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. John Brown University has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 212 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For John Brown University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 212 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through John Brown University?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is John Brown University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

John Brown University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2018	1	1	0	0	212
2017	2	2	0	0	226

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Biology A-18207-01546	$52,063	Siloam Springs, AR	Aug 15, 2018	Mar 15, 2019	212	Certified-Expired
Faculty Member, Mechanical Engineering, A-17237-80058	N/A	Siloam Springs, AR	Sep 6, 2017	Mar 19, 2018	194	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Biblical Sudies A-17107-25690	N/A	Siloam Springs, AR	Jun 2, 2017	Feb 14, 2018	257	Certified-Expired

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